Presents a consortial approach to conducting competent, fair, and cost-efficient investigations when accusations of sexual and gender-based violence occur on college campuses. Lays out a design for such a regional center but concludes that the model is not feasible. From the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Finds an average increase of 5.4% in tuition and mandatory fees in Fall 2017. Also covers tuition and fee trends in Virginia over the past 25 years, trends in tuition increases at the national level, and tables with individual institutional charges. From the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Reports on the percentage of public school students who achieved passing and advanced scores in reading and mathematics tests at various grade levels in Virginia. Also covers subject focused tests. Also provides links to results at the division and individual school levels. From the Virginia Department of Education

Describes the status and current condition of the primary water aquifer that provides water for the Williamsburg, James City, and York Counties area. Scientific Investigations Report 2017-5041. From the U.S. Geological Survey and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Total amount of solid waste received at Virginia facilities (22 million tons) during 2016 increased by about 1.3 million tons from 2015. Also provides numbers on solid waste brought in from out-of-state sources. From the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Proposes the creation of a Virginia rail authority similar to the port authority to bolster freight railroad transportation within the state and reduce long-haul truck traffic on the highways. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia

Executive directive from the Virginia governor, one of several state efforts, to mandate reductions in carbon emissions in contrast to the policy of the Trump administration. Directs state environmental officials to prepare regulations for the use of market-based mechanisms and the trading of carbon dioxide allowances with other states. From the Office of the Governor

Provides access to state data on science and engineering personnel and finances including education, graduates, total R&D performance and more. From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation